Birmingham

Birmingham Alabama skyline

Birmingham

Now is a great time to add Birmingham real estate to your investment portfolio.  Birmingham home prices are currently at historically low levels. Below are just a few of the reason why you should buy investment property in Birmingham, Alabama:

  • It is one of the most affordable cities in the U.S. to live.
  • Home prices are currently at historically low levels.
  • It is one of the most important business centers in the Southeastern U.S.
  • It ranks 54th in population among the nation’s top 268 metropolitan areas.
  • The local economy is diversified with manufacturing, higher education, medical professions, and banking being among the top employers.
  • It has three universities, four junior colleges, three technical schools, & three religious training schools.
  • 46 percent of the population are renters.
  • Rental rates vs. home values allow for excellent cash flow opportunities.
  • Rental rates are on the rise.
  • Rental unit demand is currently high.

The City of Birmingham, Alabama, is a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Alabama. Birmingham is the largest city in the state with a population currently estimated at 242,820, and a metro population of 1,079,089.

Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at the cross-section of two major railroads, the city was once the primary industrial center of the southern United States. At the height of the nation’s manufacturing age, the city grew so fast in population, it was called the “Magic City.” Today, Birmingham has transformed itself into a medical research, banking and service-based economy, making it one of the nation’s most livable cities with a vibrant downtown, a burgeoning loft community, a world-class culinary scene and more green space per capita than any other city in the nation!

Birmingham SkylineBirmingham also boasts 99 historic neighborhoods and is often referred to as the cradle of the American Civil Rights Movement. The average (high) temperature in the city is 65°; the average low is 51°. The city is centrally located in the southeast and easily accessible to major hubs in the region.

Birmingham Stats:

  • Ranks 13th among the largest southeastern metropolitan areas
  • Represents 24 percent of Alabama’s total population
  • Represents 31 percent of Alabama’s total payroll dollars
  • Ranks 48th in population among the nation’s top 300 metropolitan areas
  • Home to 40,680 Businesses

Some of Birmingham’s Largest Employers:

University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
Baptist Medical Centers
BellSouth
Honda Manufacturing Plant
Mercedes – Benz Manufacturing Plant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Protective Life Insurance Headquarters
Regions Bank, NA. Headquarters
Wells Fargo Bank
BBVA Compass Bank
Alabama Power Company Headquarters
Books-A-Million Headquarters
Energen Corporation
SONAT Corporation

Local Area Attractions:

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a large interpretive museum and research center in Birmingham, Alabama that depicts the struggles of the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The Institute is located in the Civil Rights District, which includes the historic 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, Fourth Avenue Business District, and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame located in the Carver Theatre.

The Historic Alabama Theater is a movie palace in Birmingham, Alabama. It was built in 1927 by Paramount’s Publix Theatre chain as its flagship theater for the southeastern region of the United States. Seating 2,500 people at the time, it was the largest in the Birmingham Theatre district. The district was once home to a myriad of large theaters that featured vaudeville, performing arts, nickelodeons, and large first-run movie palaces. The Alabama is the only district theater still operating today. Built to show silent films, the Alabama still features its original Wurlitzer theater organ.

The Barbers Motor Sports Museum and Park iis a 740 acres multi-purpose racing facility located on the eastern fringes of Birmingham, Alabama,near Leeds. It was built by George Barber, and includes the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum. It has been the site of the IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Alabama since 2010 season. Barber is also the home of the North American Porsche Driving School and the Kevin Schwantz Motorcycle School.

Birmingham, AL view from Railroad Park Railroad Park is a 19-acre park in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. It was designed by landscape architect Tom Leader and built by Birmingham-based Brasfield & Gorrie. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham.

Properties In and Around Birmingham:

315 Lawson Rd

$ 167.900
Monthly Rent: $1,425 Annual Rent: $17,100 Check out the first year proforma here: 315 Lawson Rd Proforma Check out [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,425 Annual Rent: $17,100 Check out the first year proforma here: 315 Lawson Rd Proforma Check out [more]
53 1.260 ft2full info
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4400 43rd Street N, Birmingham 35217

$ 74.990
4400 43rd Street N, Birmingham, AL 35217 2 BR / 1 BA 1376 Sq. Ft. Built 1935 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNI [more]
4400 43rd Street N, Birmingham, AL 35217 2 BR / 1 BA 1376 Sq. Ft. Built 1935 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNI [more]
21 1.376 ft2full info
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1512 Avenue I, Ensley 35218

$ 32.000
**REDUCED** 1512 Avenue I, Ensley, AL 35218 5 BR / 2 BA 1953 Sq. Ft. Built 1930 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORT [more]
**REDUCED** 1512 Avenue I, Ensley, AL 35218 5 BR / 2 BA 1953 Sq. Ft. Built 1930 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORT [more]
52 1.953 ft2full info
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922 18th Street, Ensley 35218

$ 17.000
**REDUCED** 922 18th Street, Ensley, AL 35218 2 BR / 1 BA 700 Sq. Ft. Built 1930 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPOR [more]
**REDUCED** 922 18th Street, Ensley, AL 35218 2 BR / 1 BA 700 Sq. Ft. Built 1930 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPOR [more]
21 700 ft2full info
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1140 Tribe Trl

$ 224.900
Monthly Rent: $1,675 Annual Rent: $20,100 Check out the first year proforma here: 1140 Tribe Trl Proforma Chek out [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,675 Annual Rent: $20,100 Check out the first year proforma here: 1140 Tribe Trl Proforma Chek out [more]
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LAND: Church Road, Pell City 35128

$ 125.000
**AMAZING OPPORTUNITY** LAND Perfect for Development: Church Road, Pell City, AL 35128       l 14.7 Acres          [more]
**AMAZING OPPORTUNITY** LAND Perfect for Development: Church Road, Pell City, AL 35128       l 14.7 Acres          [more]
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5105 Wilson Circle

$ 134.900
Monthly Rent: $1,165 Annual Rent: $13,980 Check out the first year proforma here: 5105 Wilson Cir Proforma Check ou [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,165 Annual Rent: $13,980 Check out the first year proforma here: 5105 Wilson Cir Proforma Check ou [more]
31.5 1.100 ft2full info
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708 Country View Ct

$ 142.900
Monthly Rent: $1,250 Annual Rent: $15,000 Check out the first year proforma here: 708 Country View Ct Proforma Chec [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,250 Annual Rent: $15,000 Check out the first year proforma here: 708 Country View Ct Proforma Chec [more]
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Under Contract

4240 Harden St

$ 132.900
Monthly Rent: $1,150 Annual Rent: $13,800 Check out the first year proforma here: 4240 Harden St Proforma Check out [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,150 Annual Rent: $13,800 Check out the first year proforma here: 4240 Harden St Proforma Check out [more]
32 960 ft2full info
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4405 46th Street N., Birmingham 35217

$ 37.000
4405 46th Street N., Birmingham 35217 3 BR / 1 BA 816 Sq. Ft. Built 1980 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNITY!! [more]
4405 46th Street N., Birmingham 35217 3 BR / 1 BA 816 Sq. Ft. Built 1980 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNITY!! [more]
31 816 ft2full info
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4321 6th Avenue, Birmingham 35224

$ 47.000
4321 6th Avenue, Birmingham (Wylam), AL 35224 4 BR / 1.5 BA 1428 Sq. Ft. Built 1930 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OP [more]
4321 6th Avenue, Birmingham (Wylam), AL 35224 4 BR / 1.5 BA 1428 Sq. Ft. Built 1930 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OP [more]
41.5 1.428 ft2full info
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4408 43rd Street N, Birmingham 35217

$ 35.000
4408 43rd Street N, Birmingham, AL 35217 2 BR / 1 BA 1261 Sq. Ft. Built 1935 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNI [more]
4408 43rd Street N, Birmingham, AL 35217 2 BR / 1 BA 1261 Sq. Ft. Built 1935 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNI [more]
21 1.261 ft2full info
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317 Joan Ave

$ 135.900
Monthly Rent: $1,195 Annual Rent: $14,340 Check out the first year proforma here: 317 Joan Ave Proforma Chek out th [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,195 Annual Rent: $14,340 Check out the first year proforma here: 317 Joan Ave Proforma Chek out th [more]
31 1.546 ft2full info
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809 4th Ave

$ 119.900
Monthly Rent: $1,100 Annual Rent: $13,200 Check out the first year proforma here: 809 4th Ave Profroma Check out th [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,100 Annual Rent: $13,200 Check out the first year proforma here: 809 4th Ave Profroma Check out th [more]
32 1.175 ft2full info
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66 Bluebell St

$ 109.900
Monthly Rent: $995 Annual Rent: $11,940 Check out the first year proforma here: 66 Bluebell St Proforma Check out t [more]
Monthly Rent: $995 Annual Rent: $11,940 Check out the first year proforma here: 66 Bluebell St Proforma Check out t [more]
31 1.080 ft2full info
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707 Hillcrest Rd

$ 177.900
Monthly Rent: $1.495 Annual Rent: $17,940 Check out the first year proforma here: 707 Hillcrest Rd Proforma Check o [more]
Monthly Rent: $1.495 Annual Rent: $17,940 Check out the first year proforma here: 707 Hillcrest Rd Proforma Check o [more]
42 1.152 ft2full info
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Under Contract

204 Hart Ave

$ 144.900
Monthly Rent: $1,275 Annual Rent: $15,300 Check out the first year proforma here: 204 Hart Ave Proforma Chek out th [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,275 Annual Rent: $15,300 Check out the first year proforma here: 204 Hart Ave Proforma Chek out th [more]
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3012 Brandice Cir

$ 164.900
Monthly Rent: $1,395 Annual Rent: $16,740 Check out the first year proforma here: 3012 Brandice Cir Proforma Check [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,395 Annual Rent: $16,740 Check out the first year proforma here: 3012 Brandice Cir Proforma Check [more]
42 1.160 ft2full info
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1623 White Dr

$ 164.900
Monthly Rent: $1,450 Annual Rent: $17,400 Check out the first year proforma here: 1623 White Dr Proforma Check out [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,450 Annual Rent: $17,400 Check out the first year proforma here: 1623 White Dr Proforma Check out [more]
32 1.467 ft2full info
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824 Park Ave

$ 116.900
Monthly Rent: $950 Annual Rent: $11,400 Check out the first year proforma here: 824 Park Ave Proforma Check out the [more]
Monthly Rent: $950 Annual Rent: $11,400 Check out the first year proforma here: 824 Park Ave Proforma Check out the [more]
31 1.000 ft2full info
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610 42nd Ave E

$ 147.900
Monthly Rent: $1,275 Annual Rent: $15,300 Check out the full proforma here: 610 42nd Ave Proforma Information conta [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,275 Annual Rent: $15,300 Check out the full proforma here: 610 42nd Ave Proforma Information conta [more]
32 1.144 ft2full info
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5400 Valleyview Trl

$ 149.900
Monthly Rent: $1,295 Annual Rent: $15,540 Check out the full proforma here: 5400 Valleyview Proforma Information co [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,295 Annual Rent: $15,540 Check out the full proforma here: 5400 Valleyview Proforma Information co [more]
42 2.024 ft2full info
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9721 Bryant Ave

$ 142.900
Monthly Rent: $1,195 Annual Rent: $14,340 Check out the full proforma here: 9721 Bryant Proforma Information contai [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,195 Annual Rent: $14,340 Check out the full proforma here: 9721 Bryant Proforma Information contai [more]
42 1.316 ft2full info
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1333 Hatfield Ln

$ 125.900
Monthly Rent: $1,100 Annual Rent: $13,200 Check out the full proforma here: 1333 Hatfield Ln Proforma Information c [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,100 Annual Rent: $13,200 Check out the full proforma here: 1333 Hatfield Ln Proforma Information c [more]
41.5 1.278 ft2full info
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5329 Baggett Dr

$ 149.900
Monthly Rent: $1,275 Annual Rent: $15,300 Check out the full proforma here: 5329 Baggett Dr Proforma Information co [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,275 Annual Rent: $15,300 Check out the full proforma here: 5329 Baggett Dr Proforma Information co [more]
41.5 1.056 ft2full info
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613 15th Ave NW

$ 139.900
Monthly Rent: $1,175 Annual Rent: $14,100 Check out the full proforma here: 613 15th Ave NW Proforma Information co [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,175 Annual Rent: $14,100 Check out the full proforma here: 613 15th Ave NW Proforma Information co [more]
32 1.040 ft2full info
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2236 5th St NE

$ 117.900
Monthly Rent: $975 Annual Rent: $11,700 Check out the full proforma here: 2236 5th St NE Proforma Information conta [more]
Monthly Rent: $975 Annual Rent: $11,700 Check out the full proforma here: 2236 5th St NE Proforma Information conta [more]
31 1.144 ft2full info
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1404 30th Street, Ensley 35218

$ 66.000
1404 30th Street, Ensley, AL 35218 3 BR / 1 BA 1,268 Sq. Ft. Built 1949 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! Craftsman’s co [more]
1404 30th Street, Ensley, AL 35218 3 BR / 1 BA 1,268 Sq. Ft. Built 1949 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! Craftsman’s co [more]
31 1.268 ft2full info
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1300 Haven Dr

$ 139.900
Monthly Rent: $1,150 Annual Rent: $13,800 Check out the full proforma here: 1300 Haven Dr Proforma Information cont [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,150 Annual Rent: $13,800 Check out the full proforma here: 1300 Haven Dr Proforma Information cont [more]
31.5 1.400 ft2full info
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5140 Hickory Dr

$ 146.900
Monthly Rent: $1,195 Annual Rent: $14,340 Check out the full proforma here: 5140 Hickory Dr Proforma Information co [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,195 Annual Rent: $14,340 Check out the full proforma here: 5140 Hickory Dr Proforma Information co [more]
31.5 1.098 ft2full info
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2712 Novel Dr

$ 169.900
Monthly Rent: $1,395 Annual Rent: $16,740 Check out the full proforma here: 2712 Novel Dr Proforma Information cont [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,395 Annual Rent: $16,740 Check out the full proforma here: 2712 Novel Dr Proforma Information cont [more]
32 1.853 ft2full info
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1224 Fieldstown Rd

$ 149.900
Monthly Rent: $1,250 Annual Rent: $15,000 Check out the full proforma here: 1224 Fieldstown Rd Information containe [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,250 Annual Rent: $15,000 Check out the full proforma here: 1224 Fieldstown Rd Information containe [more]
31 1.008 ft2full info
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1319 14th Place SW, Birmingham 35211

$ 25.500
1319 14th Place SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 2 BR / 1 BA 844 Sq. Ft. Built 1920 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNIT [more]
1319 14th Place SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 2 BR / 1 BA 844 Sq. Ft. Built 1920 AS IS, Cash-Only Sale! GREAT OPPORTUNIT [more]
21 844 ft2full info
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LAND – Bama Rock Garden Road, 35490

$ 208.000
LAND on Bama Rock Garden Road, 83 Acres +/- Near the Mercedes Plant, Road Frontage, Timber & Mineral Rights Ava [more]
LAND on Bama Rock Garden Road, 83 Acres +/- Near the Mercedes Plant, Road Frontage, Timber & Mineral Rights Ava [more]
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2620 6th St NE

$ 123.900
Monthly Rent: $1,175 Annual Rent: $14,100 Check out the full proforma here: 2620 6th St Proforma Information contai [more]
Monthly Rent: $1,175 Annual Rent: $14,100 Check out the full proforma here: 2620 6th St Proforma Information contai [more]
43 1.974 ft2full info
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